Skin Care

BOTOX®

BOTOX® is the brand name of "botulinum toxin" which is a pharmacologic agent that temporarily relaxes muscles. BOTOX® can be injected into muscles that cause frown lines to help make them less prominent. BOTOX® works best on wrinkles found on the upper 1/3 of the face. BOTOX® is used to treat muscles that cause frown lines such as those located on the forehead, between the brow, or around the eyes (crow's feet). Effects of botox are temporary and may last approximately 3 to 6 months. BOTOX® injections need to be repeated to in order to achieve the desired results. It is a quick, safe and simple procedure that is performed in the office.

BOTOX® is administered by injecting the target muscle using a very fine needle (gauge 30 needle which is almost as fine as hair). Studies have also suggested that BOTOX® is effective in relieving migraine headaches, excessive sweating and muscle spasms in the neck, eyes or other parts of the body.

Deep, longstanding facial wrinkles may not disappear with Botox injections alone. In these situations, the use of injectable fillers in addition to Botox may be of benefit.